23 Nov. 1997
My Silent Promise

I sit and watch you sleep.
Eyes closed.
Are you at peace.

Do your dreams hold thoughts of happiness ?
Or do you dream at all ?

Wish I could step into your mind
And take away those bad thoughts.

Wish I could free you
Of all that troubles you.

Eyes closed.
I am asleep.
I am not at peace.

Dreams of thoughts that trouble you
(I’ve stepped into your mind)
But I cannot free you.  Now I cannot be free.
And all still troubles you.

Eyes open.
Both awake.
In my mind I say to you:
“Try not to worry
I am here
And I will always be for you”.